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Elections

What Will I Vote On?

On Tuesday, November 4, all California registered voters will get to vote in the Statewide Special Election. This election gives voters the chance to approve statewide redistricting in advance of the June 2026 Primary Election and November 2026 Midterm Election. Want to know more? Read more here at the Public Policy Institute of California, and see links to how your district may be changed: https://www.ppic.org/blog/californias-voters-and-the-upcoming-redistricting-decision/ There are three ways to vote: by mail, in-person, or ballot drop-off at your local poll site. Confirm your poll location using the California State Secretary Poll Location tool. You can also vote on campus by dropping off your ballot at the ballot drop box in the car drop off zone in front of the Kellogg Library or stopping by the Vote Center at McMahan House Saturday, October 25 through Tuesday, November 4.

Register to Vote

All California registered voters will be mailed a ballot for the statewide special election starting October 6. October 20 is the last day to register to vote online.

CSUSM Elections Library Guide

Click here for great information literacy resources!

Where Can I Cast My Ballot?
Students can cast their ballot in 2 places on campus - at the Ballot Drop Box near the U.S. Mailbox at the Administration/Kellogg Circle off Craven Road or at the Vote Center at McMahan House. The Vote Center at McMahan House is open beginning October 25 with the hours of 8am-5pm through November 3rd, and 7am-8pm on Election Day (November 4th). They can also drop off their mail in ballots through the regular mail (outgoing mailbox) but they need to be postmarked on or before election day (November 4th).
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Congratulations

CSUSM earned a Silver Seal from the 2022 Election ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for non partisan student voter participation efforts.

29.6%
2022 Midterm Election Voting Rate


We have work to do -- let's top our rates in 2020 and get to 80% this Fall 2024 Election!

 

 
All in gold seal

Congratulations

CSUSM earned a Gold Seal from the 2020 Election ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for non partisan student voter participation efforts.

73.2% voting rate
2020 Election Voting Rate

(19.2% higher than 2016)


Great job taking action everyone!

 

November 2025 Statewide Special Election Dates 

2025 Special Election

  • Monday, October 6: Ballots mailed to registered voters.
  • Tuesday, October 7: Ballot drop box locations open (including on campus in Chavez Circle - the car drop off zone in front of the USU).
  • Monday, October 20: Last day to register to vote online or by mail ahead of the Special Election.
  • Sunday October 25: Vote Centers (including on campus at McMahan House) open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties (includes San Diego County).
  • Tuesday, November 4: General Election - polls shall be open throughout the state from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12, 2025.

For more information on Same Day Voter Registration.
For dates and deadlines in a specific county, please contact the county’s elections office.

Election Resources